Pregnancy
Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by a sperm, grows inside a woman's uterus (womb), and develops into a baby. In humans, this process takes about 264 days, but the obstetrician will date from the last menstrual period or 280 days (40 weeks).
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Pregnancy Related Resources
Pregnancy Articles
- Is Breech Delivery Safe?
- What Is the Cause of Swollen Ankles?
- How Effective Is the Morning After Pill?
- Placenta Previa in Pregnancy
- Postpartum Perineal Care
- How Do You Tell If You Are Ovulating?
- What Week Is Most Critical in Pregnancy?
- What Are My Fertile Days?
- Miscarriage
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Signs of Labor
- What Causes Headaches During Pregnancy (Third Trimester)?
- How Painful Is Labor and Delivery?
- What Are the Stages of Labor and Delivery?
- Is Extreme Fatigue Normal in the Third Trimester?
Pregnancy Medications
Pregnancy Images and Slideshows
- What Should I Eat Every Day When I Am Pregnant?
- What Are the Most Common Pregnancy Cravings?
- What Are the Fastest Ways to Lose Weight After Pregnancy?
- What Are the Dos and Don'ts During the Second Trimester of Pregnancy?
- What Are the Signs of Not Being Able to Have a Baby?
- What Vitamins and Supplements Should I Take to Increase Fertility?
- What Foods Should I Eat During My First Trimester of Pregnancy?
- How Do I Know If I'm Pregnant or If My Period Is Just Late?
- Prenatal Workout: Safe Exercises for Pregnant Women
- Fetal Development Stages: Month by Month Embryo Pictures
- Conception: The Amazing Journey from Egg to Embryo
- 13 Early Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy
- Stages of Pregnancy: Week by Week
- Pregnancy: Multiple Births, Twins, Triplets, and More
- Picture of Third Trimester (32 Weeks)
Pregnancy Quizzes
Pregnancy News
- Warning Against Tylenol, Acetaminophen During Pregnancy
- Want to Have a Baby? Mind Your Alcohol
- Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines Appear Safe, Effective During Pregnancy
- Obesity a 'Double Hit' in Pregnant Women With Heart Disease
- Psoriasis Study Finds Normal Pregnancy Outcomes
- Metformin Improves Most Outcomes for Diabetes During Pregnancy
- Migraine Often a Deciding Factor in Pregnancy Planning
- Giving Birth Even Once Linked to Worse Cardiovascular Health
- Surgeon General Warns of Marijuana Risk in Pregnancy, Youth
- Nutrient May Protect the Fetal Brain From Prenatal Marijuana Use
- Are Rising Temperatures Affecting Fetal Development?
- High BP Early in Pregnancy Linked to Birth Risks
- Processed Foods During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Autism
- Antibiotics After Assisted Vaginal Delivery Reduce Infections
- CDC: 700 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Annually, Most Preventable